Cheap flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh

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Cheapest round-trip flights $293
Breeze Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Fri, Jun 12
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is currently $293
Cheapest one-way flight $129
Breeze Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Jun 5
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is currently $129
Cheapest nonstop flights $288
Breeze Nonstop 6 hr Mon, May 11 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is currently $288
Last-minute weekend getaway $627
Southwest 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Pittsburgh is currently $627
Cheapest business class flights $1,097
American 1 stop 12 hr Sat, May 30 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is currently $1,097
Fastest flight 4 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh takes 4 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Pittsburgh is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $190–345
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $265–540

Popular airlines from San Diego to Pittsburgh

  • Southwest
    from $327
    Typical price: $275–490
    659 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PIT Every day
  • United
    from $340
    Typical price: $260–510
    386 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PIT Every day
  • American
    from $345
    Typical price: $255–500
    329 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PIT Every day
  • Delta
    from $345
    Typical price: $275–600
    308 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PIT Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $536
    Typical price: $425–1,050
    24 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PIT Every day
  • Alaska
    from $345
    Typical price: $400–800
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - PIT Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Pittsburgh

  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
    Pittsburgh United States 21 min 12 mi
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
    Cleveland United States 2 hr 9 min 117 mi
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    Columbus United States 2 hr 56 min 155 mi
  • Akron-Canton Airport (CAK)
    Akron United States 1 hr 52 min 82 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $345.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $293. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $129.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $327, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $340, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $345, flying from May 22 to May 28.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $345, flying from May 21 to May 27.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $536, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $345, flying from May 23 to Jun 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh starts at $293 from Fri, Jun 5 to Fri, Jun 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $129 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.
4 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh has a continental climate with distinct seasons. May–Oct, a popular time to visit, is generally warm and humid. In contrast, the winter (Dec–Feb) is cold and snowy. Key events include the St. Patrick's Day Parade (Mar). The Three Rivers Arts Festival (Jun) offers free concerts and exhibits. The Vintage Grand Prix (Jul) features classic automobiles. The Dirty Dozen (Nov) is a bike race on the city’s steepest hills. Light Up Night (Nov), with illuminations and fireworks, kicks off the winter shopping season.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Pittsburgh.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Pittsburgh.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 659 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Pittsburgh are:
  • United offers 386 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
  • American offers 329 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
  • Delta offers 308 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
  • JetBlue offers 24 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Pittsburgh.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh recently found on Google Flights was with Breeze from $293. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $129.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $327, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $340, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $345, flying from May 22 to May 28.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $345, flying from May 21 to May 27.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $536, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 11.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Pittsburgh is $345, flying from May 23 to Jun 1.
No airline flies direct from San Diego to Pittsburgh.
  • There are 659 Southwest connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 386 United connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 329 American connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 308 Delta connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 JetBlue connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Pittsburgh at price $627 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.
No airline flies direct from San Diego to Pittsburgh.
  • There are 659 Southwest connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 386 United connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 329 American connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 308 Delta connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 24 JetBlue connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska connecting flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Pittsburgh start at $288 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 18 with Breeze.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Pittsburgh, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Pittsburgh start at $1,097 from Sat, May 30 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Pittsburgh start at $293 from Fri, Jun 5 to Fri, Jun 12.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Pittsburgh, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Pittsburgh starts at $627 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4 with Southwest.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Pittsburgh at price $627 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Pittsburgh, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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